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Avenues

Basketball Coaching Positions

New York, NY · On-site

$2.5K - $3.3K/wk

Positions Available: Middle School Basketball: November 2, 2026 through February 19, 2027 * Boys Assistant Coach * Girls Head Coach Varsity Basketball: October 26, 2026 through February 19, 2027

Avenues

Basketball Coaching Positions

New York, NY

$2.5K - $3.3K/wk

Positions Available: Middle School Basketball: November 2, 2026 through February 19, 2027 * Boys Assistant Coach * Girls Head Coach Varsity Basketball: October 26, 2026 through February 19, 2027

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Basketball coaching positions refer to various roles within a basketball team's coaching staff, each with specific responsibilities. The main positions include the head coach, who oversees the entire team and game strategy, and assistant coaches, who often focus on specific areas like offense, defense, or player development. Other roles may include strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, and video analysts. Each position plays a crucial part in preparing the team and improving player performance. Understanding these roles can help aspiring coaches find the right fit for their skills and interests.

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To thrive in basketball coaching positions, you need a deep understanding of basketball fundamentals, strategy, and player development, often backed by a coaching certification and prior playing or coaching experience. Familiarity with video analysis software, performance tracking systems, and first aid certification are typically valuable technical assets. Leadership, effective communication, and motivational skills set exceptional coaches apart by fostering team cohesion and athlete growth. These skills are crucial for building successful teams, optimizing player performance, and achieving competitive results.

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Basketball coaches often face challenges such as managing diverse skill levels among players, maintaining team motivation during losing streaks, and balancing administrative tasks with on-court responsibilities. New coaches can address these by fostering open communication, setting clear expectations, and continuously developing their own coaching techniques through mentorship and clinics. Building strong relationships with players and collaborating with assistant coaches and athletic staff also helps create a supportive team environment, leading to greater success and job satisfaction.

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AspectBasketball Coaching PositionsBasketball Assistant Coach
CredentialsVaries; often requires coaching certifications or experienceTypically requires coaching experience; certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentHigh school, college, or professional teams; leadership roleSupport role within the coaching staff; assists head coach
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, colleges, professional teamsSame as coaching positions; part of coaching staff
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for coaching roles with leadership responsibilitiesSeeking supporting coaching roles within a team

Basketball Coaching Positions encompass a range of leadership roles responsible for team strategy and player development. In contrast, a Basketball Assistant Coach supports the head coach, focusing on specific tasks and player assistance. Both roles are integral to team success but differ mainly in responsibility level and scope.

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Basketball Coaching Positions

Avenues

New York, NY • On-site

$2.5K - $3.3K/wk

Part-time

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Job description

Company Description
A part of Avenues: The World School, the Avenues Athletics Department is a group of committed coaches who develop, plan and implement our growing sports curriculum. We pride ourselves in creating programs within each sport discipline, where Middle and Upper School coaches work closely together to ensure we cover the necessary skills and fulfill the needs of our student athletes.
Job Description
Job Description
Positions Available:
Middle School Basketball: November 2, 2026 through February 19, 2027
  • Boys Assistant Coach
  • Girls Head Coach

Varsity Basketball: October 26, 2026 through February 19, 2027
  • Girls Assistant Coach

About the Role
The role of an Avenues coach is to instruct our student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must provide a foundation for integrity, pride of accomplishment, sportsmanship, self-discipline, goal setting, teamwork and self-confidence.
Head Coaches will (but not limited to):
  • Breakdown and teach the fundamental skills for players at all levels
  • Attend all scheduled games and practices
  • Manage and coordinate practice and game plans
  • Be responsible for handling all administrative duties related to their team
  • Attend all scheduled games and practices
  • Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events

Assistant Coaches will (but not limited to):
  • Support head coach in promoting the mission of the program
  • Contribute to and/or run practice sessions
  • Gather and record statistical information
  • Attend all scheduled games and practices
  • Attend all necessary athletic and school meetings and events

Qualifications
About You
Coaches bring all or most of the following:
  • Head coaches have 3+ years of basketball head coaching experience
  • Assistant coaches have 1+ years of basketball coaching or related experience
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work well with student athletes, parents, faculty/staff and the athletics department
  • Current First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to get training before the season commences
  • Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport, with special consideration given to those having experience with the desired age category
  • Enthusiasm, commitment, patience, and a passion for teaching the game are essential to this position
  • Ability to motivate and provide positive leadership to our student athletes by following our school and athletic mission

Additional Information
Practice and Game Schedule:
Practices are 1.5 hours and games are up to 2 hours, not including travel time. Varsity roles meet 4x a week and Middle School 3x a week. On game days, athletes sometimes leave between 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm, so candidates should be available at this time to travel to away games with the team. Home games are either at 4:15 pm or 5:30/5:45 pm
The practice schedule is as consistent as it can be for each team. They are 1.5 hours and can be any of these four different times slots:
  1. 7:00 am-8:30 am (MS up to 1x a week, JV & V up to 2x a week)
  2. 4:00 pm-5:30pm
  3. 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
  4. 2:45 pm-4:15 pm (only on Wednesdays)

Salary:
Coach pay rates range from $2,500.00-$3,300.00 depending on coach level (assistant vs. head), sport and experience. You must be eligible to work in the United States and will be living in New York or surrounding area during the season.
Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.
Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.

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